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JOHN
LEACH, eldest grandson of renowned potter
Bernard Leach and son of David Leach,
continues the family tradition at
Muchelney Pottery on the edge of the
ancient village of Muchelney in the heart
of the Somerset Levels.
He started the pottery in 1965 with his
wife Lizzie who manages the Pottery Shop
adjacent to the workshops. Master Potters, Nick Rees and Mark
Melbourne make up the pottery crew.
Muchelney kitchen pots are used daily in
kitchens all over the world, but the
pottery is still very much a small family
business. The pots are all lovingly
hand-thrown, using local clays, and
wood-fired in the three-chambered kiln to
the high stoneware temperature of 1320°C,
which creates their distinctive
"toasted" finish.
Kiln Opening Day is always a time of great
suspense and anticipation. "It’s
the unpredictability which is forever
exciting," John explains. To share
the excitement why not come to one of the
Kiln Opening Events at Muchelney? For
more details click here.
Nearby
John has established a wildlife pond and
woodland walks. "The pond is the most
important thing I’ve ever made out of
clay" John says. For
more details click here.
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